Bonnie Lauer

Bonnie Lauer (born February 20, 1951) is an American professional golfer, currently retired from the LPGA Tour.

Bonnie Lauer
Personal information
Born (1951-02-20) February 20, 1951
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Nationality United States
Career
CollegeMichigan State University
Turned professional1975
Retired1991
Former tour(s)LPGA Tour (1975-1991)
Professional wins2
Number of wins by tour
LPGA Tour2
Best results in LPGA major championships
ANA InspirationT25: 1988
Women's PGA C'shipT12: 1985
U.S. Women's OpenT4: 1981
du Maurier ClassicT11: 1987
Women's British OpenDNP
Achievements and awards
LPGA Rookie of the Year1976

Lauer graduated cum laude in 1973 from Michigan State University, where she won the national individual intercollegiate golf championship that same year.

Lauer turned professional in 1975. In 1976, she won the LPGA Rookie of the Year award.

Lauer had individual victories in both 1977 and 1985. She had her best finish in a major championship at the 1981 U.S. Women's Open where she finished T4 after being tied for the lead after 36 holes.[1]

Lauer was the President of the LPGA in 1988.

Professional wins

LPGA Tour wins (2)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner-up
1 Aug 28, 1977 Patty Berg Classic –7 (70-75-67=212) 2 strokes Laura Baugh
2 Mar 10, 1985 Uniden LPGA Invitational –11 (70-71-68-68=277) 5 strokes Alice Miller

LPGA Tour playoff record (0–1)

No.YearTournamentOpponentsResult
1 1976 Girl Talk Classic Pat Bradley
Sandra Post
Judy Rankin
Bradley won with par on second extra hole
Lauer and Post eliminated with birdie on first hole

Team appearances

Amateur

  • Curtis Cup (representing the United States): 1974 (winners)

References


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